Pediatric Associates of Hampden County

01/17/2026

The roads are a little slippery today! Please give yourself extra driving time for any appointments and be safe out there

01/16/2026

This Monday, MLK Day, PAHC will be open and seeing patients in our West Springfield location. We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!

01/15/2026

Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits next week… stay warm!

Keep your kids warm, dry, and safe this winter! Here’s how to dress them for the cold weather ❄️

01/07/2026

On Thursday, January 8th, PAHC will open at 10am to accommodate our monthly staff meeting. We appreciate your understanding!

01/06/2026

We will continue to stand with the AAP regarding vaccine recommendations. Please, ask your pediatrician if you have any questions on how to keep your child safe

Statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule:

“Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary. The longstanding, evidence-based approach that has guided the U.S. immunization review and recommendation process remains the best way to keep children healthy and protect against health complications and hospitalizations.

For decades, leading health experts, immunologists, and pediatricians have carefully reviewed new data and evidence as part of the immunization recommendation process, helping to keep newborns, infants, and children protected from diseases they could be exposed to in the United States as they develop and grow. Today’s decision, which was based on a brief review of other countries’ practices, upends this deliberate scientific process.

During this uncertain time, the AAP will continue to publish our own childhood vaccine recommendations.”

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!! Wishing all our families a happy, safe, and healthy 2026!

12/31/2025

PAHC will be seeing patients until noon today, 12/31, and will be seeing a limited number of sick visits until noon on 1/1. As always, our on-call provider will be available via phone for emergent concerns. Wishing everyone a safe and happy end to 2025!

12/30/2025

We are currently seeing a LOT of influenza! Most cases can be treated at home with rest and fluids, but give us a call if you have questions. It’s also not too late to get your child their yearly flu shot and keep them protected!

12/27/2025

Good morning! We are currently experiencing longer than anticipated wait times on the phone, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate this

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate!

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a paws-Itively merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

On December 24th, both our offices will be seeing patients in the morning only, and we will be closed on Christmas Day. As always, our on-call provider will remain available via telephone for urgent concerns. We appreciate your understanding!